What's Ballard Like?
In Ballard, you can spend time visiting the gardens or simply enjoy the coffeehouses. You'll find a selection of bars and shops in the neighborhood. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Golden Gardens Park. There's plenty more to see, including Shilshole Bay Marina and Portland Building.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Ballard?
We have 176 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite lodging options in Ballard:
Hotel Ballard
Boutique hotel with 2 indoor pools, spa- Free WiFi • Restaurant • 2 spa tubs • Health club • Rooftop terrace
Ballard Inn
Boutique hotel with 2 indoor pools, health club- Free WiFi • Spa tub • 24-hour front desk
How to Get to Ballard
Flying to:
- Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base), 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ballard
- Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Ballard
- Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE), 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Ballard
Things to See and Do in and around Ballard
What to See in Ballard
- Shilshole Bay Marina
- Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
- Golden Gardens Park
- Portland Building
- 28th Avenue Northwest Street End Park
Things to Do in Ballard
- National Nordic Museum
- Carl S. English Botanical Park
Other Popular Ballard Attractions
- Northwest 57th Street End
- Ballard Building
- Sunset Hill Park
- Bergen Place Park
- GS Sanborn Building